Wapiti Sports & Outfitters Reviews

Catch fish with the pros! I travelled to Canada from the US over September and had an amazing time fishing with the folks at Wapiti! I loved that they were incredibly friendly, fun and knowledgeable. They taught me how to fly fish, they literally knew every spot on the river where trout could be caught. Very skilled with boat maneuvering. All around - the experience was super fun and relaxing. Caught several fish.

BEST in the BUSINESS Took a full day Guided Fishing trip with Nick Schlachter from Wapiti Sports. He INSTANTLY put my wife on fish. 2 Browns and 1 Whitey BEFORE we even got in the boat. I lost a HUGE Brown but caught & released lots of Browns. Yes I WOULD recommend the trip to anyone, even first timers. Nick is an EXCELLENT EXPERIENCED Guide.

Fishing Scenery and tons of Fun Our full day fishing with our guide Nick was absolutely amazing. We caught a lot of fish beautiful scenery and an experience of a life time. I can guarantee it will be an annual event for us

Trip of a Lifetime! My sister and I had a fabulous day. The trip ran so smoothly and was well organized with all the items we needed. Landed 20 brown trout and had a great time floating down the river. Dale, our knowledgeable guide, was very helpful with improving our technique and knowing where to cast our lures. The sights were unforgettable and this trip is one for the record books!

BEST DAY EVER We Loved our experience at Wapiti sports!!! As inexperienced fishers, we ended up catching 37 fish! The guides were unreal and super enthusiastic all day, they coached us through all the techniques and made everything super easy and fun. All the Gear was amazing quality and same as the rods. Good vibes and the best day ever. If coming to Canmore you have to fish with Wapiti sports

Best River Fishing Experience in the Canadian Rockies This is an amazing unique experience! Imagine slowly floating down a turquoise coloured river, no sound of a motor(Nick rows you like a pro around every jaw dropping bend, surrounded by the mountains, and then puts you on fish on every turn! ) Brown Trout, the most beautiful trout, ounce for ounce one of the most aggressive fish! Super fun! Super guide, immediately positive, great teacher, great with my 16 year old son. I hire guides everywhere I go and this guy is a beauty!! Definitely one of the best. 28 brown trout caught in a full day including a 20 and 18 incher. The best part is we did not see a single other person the whole day and we had perfect weather!! Too remote!! Nick jokingly apologizes for the isolation! Finished the day watching a black bear swim across the Bow river and climb up a vertical bank like it was nothing! All caught on video. Nick was as excited to see that as he was with my son’s 20 incher. He even taught him how to fly fish! It does not get better than this. If you like spot target casting do this with Nick, you won’t regret it. As the man says”I know where these Brown Trout live”!! 100% catch and release. Not an inexpensive experience, guided fishing never is, but memories that are worth every penny!!

Excellent To busy catching fish to really have a favourite part. Was an Awsome day all around. Was a super Smokey day due to the fires but you can’t control ol Mother Nature The guide was top notch and got us to the fish in every spot also was very helpful with casting tips and pointers. They did also bring spin casting equip for us as a back up.

Top notch fun!! Last year my husband and I booked a fly fishing trip with Wapiti. We are hooked, best time ever. Our guide Dale was so personable and his knowledge he shared was bar none.

Great experience The following review is written on behalf of Bruce Campbell, CEO of Standish Towing and Recovery LTD: Wapiti Sports has been a great asset to our fleet - as being properly outfitted for demanding roadside conditions is of paramount importance. Having this gear in a short amount of time is essential, but in a small mountain town, it is more difficult than we would like it to be. That being said, the help received from the salespeople at this location really made an impact. From messaging the store to having my goods arrive was only a matter of days, which absolutely exceeded expectations. In the Bow Valley, it is difficult to have employees trained and informed adequately about the products and services they offer. I have received great help in the queries I have posed, and genuinely encourage those shopping for outdoor equipment to stop by the Wapiti sports location in Canmore. -Bruce Campbell Standish Towing and Recovery LTD

Good times fishing I caught the biggest fish of my life! Nick and aaron were very helpful and made sure we were comfortable the whole trip! Great trip and would recommend

Fantastic day's fishing hosted by Wapiti Sports Just returned from a holiday in the Canadian Rockies, and being a keen fisherman, wanted to organise a guided fishing trip on the Bow River. I have to say how impressed I was with everything about Wapiti Sports and Outfitters. From the efficient contact online, to the warm welcome from Terry in the shop, to the expertise that Dale showed in guiding me, my experience was all I hoped it would be. Dale is an expert guide and has spent his life fishing the Bow, and it really showed as he guided me down the river, patiently seeking out the best spots and putting me over lots of fish in quite challenging low water conditions. The fact that only about half the fish I hooked made it to the net was largely my fault, but I couldn't fault his expertise, his knowledge and his hard work on the oars! In the end I landed five fish, which I was well pleased with. All in all, a great days' fishing and a wonderful experience. Highly recommended service from a great team.

Beautiful day on the Bow River with Nick! We had a great day fishing on the gorgeous Bow River! We had the pleasure of hanging out with Nick all day who kept us smiling and laughing the entire time. I can still hear his commentary and little one-liners in my head :) Nick was very fun to be around, extremely knowledgeable about the area and, of course, a great fisherman. We learned a lot! It had just rained so the water was a bit murky so we couldn't do fly fishing, but we still caught some beautiful brown trout with the spinners. We ended up extending our tour a few hours because we didn't want to leave. If we're ever back in Banff we will have to reunite with our buddy and catch some big guys on the fly. WHAM!

Great days Ice fishing with Wapiti!! We had not one but TWO fantastic days with Nick and Aaron. We had so much the first day we decided to book a second trip as the grand finale of our trip to Canmore and the Canadian Rockies. These guys think of everything. From the beginning of the day when you are getting your fishing license in their store to the well groomed hike out to the lake, they are proficient and friendly. They have lots of knowledge about the area and love sharing it! We were traveling as a family with our children (9 and 12) and my mom (79) and they were so helpful and accommodating. We caught several “lakers” and Nick and Aaron fried them up while we were there. “Best day ever our kids said!”

Ice fishing My 14yr old son, wife and myself went ice fishing with Nick and Marla from Wapiti sports. What a day! Nick was awesome! He showed us some tips and watched my boy and wife catch fish! Lake trout! I cannot remember the last time I saw my family have so much fun! We had a mid day lunch which was out of this world! Talk about fresh fish! Nick prepared and cooked it to perfection! He also taught my boy how to fillet the fish as well. My boy is now fish crazy and I think I will need some more fishing gear! My wife has caught one fish prior to this excursion and she was hooked as well. Thanks for a awesome day Nick and Marla! Can't wait to do it again!

Family Ice Fishing Thanks to Nick and Aaron for a fantastic fishing day January 4, 2019!!! Super guys who got us pumped for the adventure! A great scenic drive to Spray Lake and nice walk through the woods out onto the ice. The huts were well appointed ... everything we needed - Everyone caught trout and we enjoyed a fish fry ( and a side of smokies!) We'd highly recommend going out with these guys! Remember ID for a fishing license and high water proof boots if you have them although they can be supplied.

Fun day of fishing on the Bow My Sister-in-Law and I spent a day on the river with Nick. It was a great time with a lot of fish caught and a few missed. The scenery was awesome and Nick provided us with a lot of local history. The fish were in the 8 to 11 inch range for the most part with a couple of fish outside that range at both ends. Will definitely go back and do more. A special thanks to Nick for an awesome day!

Sure Beauty Guided Brown Trout fishing trip on the Bow River. Dale was our guide. Worked hard! Clear waters, light tippet and the sun came out way to much. A bunch of fish on the ledges but all 9-11”. It was tough fishing especially with the surrounding beauty.

Second Time Around Even though we are in Banff, we drive to Canmore to get tackle and advice from these people. One of our favorite stops everytime we come.

dont miss out best place , for ice fishing or fly fishing . excellent guide fantastic service . beautiful store with helpful staff.

Fantastic!! Highly Recommend! We had Dale, Dean, and Nick for guides for our party of seven for fly-fishing -- and they were all so nice, patient, and fun! When we got there they had all our gear ready to go (waders, boots, etc) and Brenda was very efficient and had everything under control! The river was beautiful and the guides were all knowledgable. A couple of us caught fish and the guides really worked hard to have everyone get at least a couple bites. The interaction with a large elk on shore was a nice addition (thanks to one of our guides for his bugelling...). Our only regret was that not all of us could be in boats, but maybe next time. Will definitely be back! (P.S. - I wish you had Wapiti Fishing t–shirts for purchase -- we would have all bought one!!)